Crockpot Chili

Simple crockpot chili recipe that's made in the slow cooker! This is the easiest, tastiest way to cook chili in a crockpot.

When the weather cools down, it's hard to beat chili for an easy, filling meal. This chili is made in a crock pot so it's super simple and super tasty!

This crockpot chili simmers all day in a slow cooker, so you can toss everything in, let it cook, and come back to a delicious, hearty dinner.

How to cook chili in a crock pot

It's so easy to cook chili in a crock pot! Start by browning the ground beef, then saute onion and garlic, and add all of the ingredients except for beans. Cook, and then stir in beans to warm through.

What to serve with chili

I like to serve chili topped with cheese. Green onions and sour cream are also common toppings.

Crackers and corn bread are both great alongside chili. When I lived in Iowa, cinnamon rolls were commonly served alongside chili. So, enjoy what you like with chili!

More chili recipes!

• Barbecue Chili
• Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger Chili

More slow cooker chili recipes!

• Slow Cooker Chicken Frito Chili
• Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Chili

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Crockpot Chili

Easy crockpot chili recipe 

Author:I Heart Eating

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes

Servings:8 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili, crock pot, slow cooker

Print Rate

5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• ▢ 1 large white or yellow onion (finely chopped)
• ▢ 3 cloves of garlic (finely minced)
• ▢ 2-14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chilies*
• ▢ 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• ▢ 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• ▢ 1-2 tablespoons ancho chili powder (depending on desired heat)
• ▢ 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ▢ 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• ▢ 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ▢ Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 2-15 ounce cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

Instructions

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. 
• Drain ground beef and return to pan.
• Add onions and garlic, and saute, stirring regularly, for 3 minutes. 
• Add ground beef mixture to slow cooker along with remaining ingredients. 
• Stir all of the ingredients except beans together.
• Cover with and cook on LOW heat for 5 - 6 hours.
• Stir in kidney beans and allow to heat through, about 10 minutes.
• Serve warm with desired toppings.

Notes

*Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 162kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 4g (6%)Saturated Fat: 2g (10%)Cholesterol: 52mg (17%)Sodium: 423mg (18%)Potassium: 690mg (20%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 895IU (18%)Vitamin C: 10.2mg (12%)Calcium: 46mg (5%)Iron: 3.9mg (22%)

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